Zacks Research Predicts Stronger Earnings for JAKKS Pacific

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised its JAKKS Pacific Q3 2027 EPS estimate to $2.21 from $2.19, while maintaining a “Hold” rating. It forecasts FY2027 EPS of $1.92 and FY2028 EPS of $2.87.
• JAKKS Pacific’s latest quarter exceeded expectations, with EPS of $0.25 versus the $0.06 loss analysts expected and revenue of $139.24 million versus the $123.01 million consensus.
• The stock opened at $27.76, near its 52-week high, and the company recently paid a $0.25 quarterly dividend, implying a $1.00 annualized payout and a 3.6% yield. Institutional investors own 44.38% of the shares.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK - Free Report) - Zacks Research raised their Q3 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for JAKKS Pacific in a report issued on Tuesday, October 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings of $2.21 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $2.19. Zacks Research currently has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for JAKKS Pacific's current full-year earnings is $1.38 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for JAKKS Pacific's FY2027 earnings at $1.92 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $2.74 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $2.87 EPS.

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.31. JAKKS Pacific had a return on equity of 4.33% and a net margin of 2.77%. The firm had revenue of $139.24 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $123.01 million.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of JAKKS Pacific from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Sunday, August 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c)" rating on shares of JAKKS Pacific in a report on Friday, September 11th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold".

JAKKS Pacific Trading Down 1.1%

JAKKS Pacific stock opened at $27.76 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $317.57 million, a P/E ratio of 19.97 and a beta of 1.32. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $25.46 and a 200-day moving average of $23.62. JAKKS Pacific has a 52 week low of $14.86 and a 52 week high of $28.60.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Gate City Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in JAKKS Pacific by 47.6% during the fourth quarter. Gate City Capital Management LLC now owns 782,717 shares of the company's stock worth $13,212,000 after purchasing an additional 252,337 shares during the last quarter. Donald Smith & CO. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of JAKKS Pacific during the second quarter worth $4,784,000. Gabelli Funds LLC raised its holdings in shares of JAKKS Pacific by 46.1% during the first quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC now owns 188,492 shares of the company's stock worth $3,755,000 after purchasing an additional 59,473 shares during the period. Corient Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of JAKKS Pacific in the 4th quarter worth about $924,000. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL lifted its position in shares of JAKKS Pacific by 79.0% in the 1st quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 104,983 shares of the company's stock worth $2,091,000 after buying an additional 46,322 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 44.38% of the company's stock.

JAKKS Pacific Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 28th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 28th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.6%. JAKKS Pacific's dividend payout ratio is presently 71.94%.

About JAKKS Pacific

JAKKS Pacific, Inc is a toy and consumer products company that develops, manufactures and markets toys, games and related products for children and families. Its portfolio includes action figures, dolls, vehicles, playsets, role-play and dress-up products, plush toys, preschool items, games, and seasonal and outdoor products.

The company sells products under its own brands and through licensing and entertainment partnerships. Its offerings have included products based on well-known movie, television, video game and character properties, as well as proprietary brands such as Maui and Airwalk.

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